Specialties
Business, Commercial, Real Estate, Franchising, Trademark Application, Workers CompensationEducation
American University The Washington College of Law,State University of New York, Stony BrookState Licensing
New York

Specialties
Corporate, FranchisingEducation
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities,University of Minnesota, Twin CitiesState Licensing
New York

Franchise Ownership

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Rising gas and food prices are forcing more baby boomers to postpone retirement and remain in the workforce. As a result, there are fewer jobs available for people starting their careers. So what is a bright, ambitious young adult to do? Many are skipping over paying their dues in the workplace and channeling their energy into business ownership immediately after graduating or very early in their careers by owning a franchise.

There are franchises available in every industry you can imagine, so you'll definitely find one that suits your interests; and because franchises are well developed, established business models you don't have to invest the same amount of time that starting a business from scratch requires.

Buying a franchise early in life can be a good idea, because you may not have as many responsibilities and commitments competing for your time and attention. Unlike a traditional job, franchise ownership gives you more control over your life and affords you the freedom to pursue other aspirations. In fact, business ownership is often a defining career decision that leads to other impressive accomplishments beyond your expectations.

Franchises are designed so that the owner doesn't have to be active in inventing the products, offerings and other demanding responsibilities that come with building a business from scratch. Many opportunities also allow owners to "passively" own the business by only requiring a part-time commitment, or by having your management staff run the business for you, freeing up your time to pursue other interests and career opportunities....

Develop only qualified referrals in Staten Island into client prospects. When working with referrals, agents often feel compelled to work with every lead, regardless of the person’s qualifications of willingness to commit to an exclusive agency relationship. I believe this is an error. Ask yourself: If this person came from an ad call, sign call, open house, or any other lead generation system, would I pursue the business given the person’s qualifications and commitment?